Tag: freehold

The regulatory wrapper — why some freeholds are becoming toxic liabilities

Author: Mark Wilson, member of ALEP (Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners)

4th September 2026, 1 week ago | 1

Recent reforms focus on correcting perceived failures in leasehold ownership. Less attention has been paid to how these changes alter...

The ground rent cap — winners, losers and those in between

Author: Mark Wilson, member of ALEP (Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners)

12th August 2026, 1 month ago | 37

Every reform has winners and losers. In this story, everyone already knows the cast: leaseholders good, freeholders bad, cap the...

Government sets out leasehold reforms including broadband rights and ground rent cap

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th May 2026, 4 months ago | 12

Leaseholders will have a legal right to request fast broadband connections, with freeholders unable to unreasonably refuse. Under the Leasehold...

Housing minister rejects calls for immediate leasehold abolition

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st May 2026, 4 months ago | 2

The housing minister claims the government will not “immediately abolish leasehold overnight”. In a speech at the Institute for Government...

Selling freehold of small block of flats?

Author: Readers Question

15th April 2026, 5 months ago | 22

I own the freehold of a small block of flats. I also owned all of the leasehold flats (jointly with...

Share of Freehold company in a real mess?

Author: Readers Question

16th December 2025, 9 months ago | 6

I own two properties in a development of 52. Each property owns 1/52nd of the freehold, so I own about...

Which property will make a better return?

Author: Readers Question

1st April 2025, 1 year ago | 2

My goal is to get an income to replace my rental income. I have funds to cover the next few...

Lease extension – tax implication?

Author: Readers Question

10th March 2025, 2 years ago | 8

Dear All, I own a leasehold flat (56yrs remaining, owned in my personal name) in a converted house with 2...

Changes to a lease?

Author: Readers Question

23rd July 2024, 2 years ago | 8

Hi, I am the freeholder of a Victorian conversion of 3 flats and I own and live in one of...

Invalid right to first refusal offer?

Author: Readers Question

23rd July 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Hi, My daughter’s freeholder and management company (since disengaged) have been a nightmare for many years. Not engaging with the...

Freehold management failing to carry out repairs?

Author: Readers Question

9th July 2024, 2 years ago | 11

Hello everybody, this is my first post but I have been following and reading the forum on Property118 for quite...

Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024: New guide helps to navigate the changes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th July 2024, 2 years ago | 1

The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024, which comes into effect later this month, introduces big changes for landlords, property...

How Will Leasehold Reform Affect Buy-to-Let Property Investing?

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

4th July 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Welcome to Property Answers! In this episode, join Liana, John, and Ranjan as they go in-depth with expert analysis on...

How to challenge unreasonable leasehold charges?

Author: Readers Question

4th July 2024, 2 years ago | 10

Hi there, bit of a steer if I may on my leasehold flat. Out of the blue our Freeholder appointed...

Is Leasehold and Freehold Reform Any Good For Landlords?

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

21st June 2024, 2 years ago | 2

In this episode of Property Answers, we examine the impact of recent Leasehold and Freehold reforms on landlords. Join us...

Does a freehold invalidate the terms of a leasehold?

Author: Readers Question

7th June 2024, 2 years ago | 44

Hi, two years ago I bought a flat within an Victorian building with several apartments. At the time of my...

Confusion around Leasehold Freehold Reform Act?

Author: Readers Question

29th May 2024, 2 years ago | 8

Hi, does anyone have any information regarding the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill particularly with the redress scheme? ie will...

How do I transfer the freehold of a property that includes a leasehold flat?

Author: Readers Question

10th May 2024, 2 years ago | 9

Hi, I wonder if anyone can help? I own a leasehold flat above a small retail shop. I have a...

Tory rebels demand changes to Leasehold Bill

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd May 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Backbench Tory MPs are threatening to rebel against the government’s leasehold reform bill. More than 30 MPs including the former...

Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill will deliver more rights and protections

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th November 2023, 3 years ago | 2

The Government has unveiled a new bill that will deliver significant new rights and protections for millions of landlords and...

Buy the freehold or just renew lease?

Author: Readers Question

11th July 2023, 3 years ago | 3

Hello, looking for some advice from Property118 readers. I currently have a lease with 65 years left to run. The...